Three-Dimensional Composite Nanomaterials for Energy Storage, Catalysis, and Sensing

Dear Colleagues,

The synthesis of Three-Dimensional composite nanomaterials is a promising approach to construct next-generation electrodes for high performance, light-weight, and configurable energy storage and conversion devices, optoelectronics, catalytic applications, and sensors. The hierarchical design, synthesis, and assembly of nanomaterials with well-controlled structures and the integration of individual materials for long-term performance are critical for these applications. Different approaches have been explored to assemble composite nanomaterials composed of carbon allotropes such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, and polymers into 3D nanocomposites with unique structures to control pore size and mass transfer properties, as well as to increase chemical activity, conductivity, and surface area for a wide range of applications. Self-assembly and chemical functionalization are effective techniques to address the challenges of material integration and long-term device stability. 3D nanocomposites have enhanced the incident photon-to-charge carrier generation efficiency of photovoltaics, the capacity and battery cycle life of energy storage devices, the power density of electrochemical biofuel cells, and the rapid sensing of chemical and biological species.

The aim of this current Special Issue is to address advances in the synthesis of 3D nanocomposite materials with applications across energy storage and conversion devices, optoelectronics, catalytic applications, and sensors. It is our pleasure to invite you to submit manuscripts for this Special Issue, including communications, full papers, and reviews.

Prof. F. John Burpo
Prof. Enoch A. Nagelli
Guest Editors

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